Cowboys All-Pro KR Turpin arrested on 2 charges.
What happened?
- When & where: Turpin was arrested early Sunday in Allen, Texas (part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex) (athlonsports.com).
- Charges:
- Class B misdemeanor — possession of less than two ounces of marijuana.
- Class A misdemeanor — unlawfully carrying a firearm.
Bond was set at $500 for the marijuana charge and $1,000 for the firearm charge (athlonsports.com).
⚖️ About Turpin
- A standout return specialist for the Cowboys.
- Earned First-Team All-Pro in 2024 and has been a two-time Pro Bowler (cbssports.com, athlonsports.com).
- In March 2025, he signed a three‑year, $13.5 million extension with Dallas (en.wikipedia.org).
⚠️ Context & past
- This isn’t Turpin’s first legal issue. In October 2018, he was arrested at TCU for assaulting his girlfriend—he allegedly dragged her across a parking lot—and a second battery charge in New Mexico emerged, leading to his dismissal from the TCU football team (apnews.com).
- He pled guilty in 2019, received two years of deferred adjudication probation, and completed a partner abuse intervention program (apnews.com).
🧭 Current situation
- Facing two misdemeanor charges—weapon possession and marijuana.
- Bond totals $1,500; he remains in custody as of now (athlonsports.com, cbssports.com).
- No word yet on team discipline or legal developments.
- Training camp begins July 21—this arrest may impact his availability.
🧠 Why it matters
- As Dallas’s star returner (leading NFL kickoff return average in 2024), his on-field impact is significant.
- Off-field behavior is under scrutiny due to both his NFL status and his past assault history.
⏩ What’s next?
- Legal follow-up: He’ll either post bond or await hearings on these misdemeanors.
- Team response: The Cowboys may decide on discipline depending on legal outcome and internal policies.
- Availability: If detained or suspended, he could miss part of training camp or early season play.
Let me know if you’d like updates once more information emerges—or details on how the Cowboys handle off-field conduct.
